Board of Directors
The Geothermal Rising Board of Directors is comprised of eleven voting members in 2021 with new representatives from academic, developer, utility, and at-large seats. Meet our current Board members by exploring their profiles below.
DID YOU KNOW?
Geothermal heat pumping systems use 25%-50% less electricity than conventional heating or cooling systems.
Congratulations to the New Board of Directors!
Geothermal Rising is pleased to announce the appointment of five new members to its Board of Directors. All five appointees have been selected based on their wealth of experience, industry knowledge, and commitment to advancing Geothermal Rising’s mission.
Board of Directors
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President
Jon
Trujillo
Berkshire Hathaway Energy
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Academic Seat
Nicole
Lautze
University of Hawaii at Manoa
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Elisabeth
de Jong
California Energy Commission
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Developer Seat
Jericho
Reyes
Calpine Corporation - The Geysers
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Student Committee Rep.
Rita
Okoroafor
Stanford University
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At Large Seat
Doug
Hollett
Melroy-Hollett Technology Partners
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Utility Seat
Mark
Gran
CalEnergy
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Policy Committee Rep.
Paul
Thomsen
Ormat Technologies